Strict Legal Action Against Vendors Selling Chemically Treated Fruits After April 2026 CeylonWire October 1, 2026 Government Moves to Strengthen Laws Against Toxic Chemicals in Fruits Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that strict legal action will
CBSL Keeps Policy Rate at 8.75% CeylonWire September 30, 2026 The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate
Deadline for 2025/2026 Income Tax Payments Ends Today CeylonWire September 30, 2026 The deadline for paying income tax for the 2025/2026 assessment year ends today. Individuals and businesses liable for corporate income
Over 2,000 Fined for Seat Belt Violations on Expressways CeylonWire September 30, 2026 Police say more than 2,000 people have been fined for violating seat belt regulations on Sri Lanka’s expressways. The fines
CBSL Maintains Overnight Policy Rate at 8.75% CeylonWire September 30, 2026 The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate
GMOA Calls for Fairer Tax Policy for Professionals CeylonWire September 30, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has urged the Government to introduce a fair and equitable tax policy for professionals,
Oil Prices Rise as Trump Denies Easing Sanctions on Iran CeylonWire September 30, 2026 Oil prices rose on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports that he was willing to ease sanctions on
Afternoon Thundershowers Expected Across Several Areas from Tomorrow CeylonWire September 30, 2026 The Department of Meteorology has warned that atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers in several parts of Sri
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Surpass 143,000 in September CeylonWire September 30, 2026 Sri Lanka welcomed 143,623 international tourists during the first 27 days of September, according to the latest figures released by
Metro Bus Service Expands to Seven Routes Across Colombo CeylonWire September 29, 2026 Thousands of commuters in Colombo and its suburbs are expected to benefit from the expansion of the Lanka Metro Transit